Round 4: Pick No. 110

Pick Analysis: It was a surprising move to add another tight end, but Green could become the eventual successor to Antonio Gates.

What will he bring to the team? He brings much-needed speed to the tight end position. At 6' 6" and 238 pounds, he could be a valuable red-zone target for Philip Rivers.

Verdict: Green is still a work in progress, but if he can get the right coaching and learns from a future Hall of Famer in Antonio Gates, he could turn out to be a Round 4 steal.

Grade: B

Round 5: Pick No. 149

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Johnnie Troutman, Guard, Penn State

Pick Analysis: After going defense for the first three picks, the team went for offense with this pick, adding another body to block for quarterback Philip Rivers.

What will he bring to the team? He brings needed toughness and strength to the interior line and will add depth at guard.

Verdict: Troutman faces a battle to make the team at training camp, but he should earn a spot as a backup for starting guards Tyronne Green and Louis Vasquez.

Grade: C

Round 7: Pick No. 226

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David Molk, Center, Michigan

Pick Analysis: The offensive line is improved again with this pick, as the Chargers draft a Michigan offensive lineman for the second straight year.

What will he bring to the team? He brings experience and strength. He had an impressive career at Michigan and had 41 bench-press repetitions at the combine.

Verdict: Molk could turn out to be a steal in Round 7. He's a former winner of the Rimington Trophy, which goes to the nation's top college center, and will challenge Colin Baxter to serve as Nick Hardwick's backup.

Grade: B

Round 7: Pick No. 250

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Edwin Baker, Running Back, Michigan State

Pick Analysis: With their final pick, the Chargers decided to take a running back to provide a backup for starter Ryan Mathews.

What will he bring to the team? He brings a nice combination of speed and strength and will challenge Curtis Brinkley for carries.

Verdict: Baker will have to have a solid training camp/preseason if he is going to make the final roster. He faces an uphill battle.

Grade: C

Overall Verdict

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If first impressions mean anything, the Chargers appear to have a solid rookie class for the upcoming season.

Melvin Ingram and Kendall Reyes should see plenty of playing time early on, and other players like Ladarius Green and David Molk look to have plenty of promise for the future.

I have to give credit to A.J. Smith, Norv Turner and company for a job well done. (I think that's the first time I ever congratulated A.J. Smith or Norv Turner on anything).

Overall Grade: B+

That's my recap of the Chargers draft. Let's hope these rookies can help the team return to the playoffs this season.